WO2017135422A1

WO2017135422A1 - Investment/support management server, investment/support management program, and investment/support management system

Info

Publication number: WO2017135422A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/004019
Authority: WO
Inventors: 伊藤　康之
Original assignee: オムニビジョン株式会社
Priority date: 2016-02-05
Filing date: 2017-02-03
Publication date: 2017-08-10
Also published as: JPWO2017135422A1

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an investment/support management server and an investment/support management program in which: a company that pays a fund for investment/support can get involved in determining an investment/support target candidate; and a product purchaser can determine a final investment/support target. [Solution] The present invention stores: information about investment/support codes allocated to respective products; and information about payable amounts of money for investment/support, information about investment/support payers who pay funds for investment/support, and information about investment/support targets designated by the investment/support payers, which are to be stored in association with the investment/support codes. When an inquiry about an investment/support code is made by a terminal, the information about a payable amount of money for investment/support and the information about an investment/support target, which are associated with the investment/support code, are transmitted to the terminal. When an amount of money for investment/support and an investment/support target are designated by the terminal, the implementation of investment/support with the designated amount of money for investment/support to the designated investment/support target is registered and confirmed. An investment/support code for which the amount of money for investment/support has been fully paid is registered as a used code.

Description

Investment / support management server, investment / support management program, and investment / support management system

The present invention relates to an investment / support management server, an investment / support management program, and an investment / support management system for realizing a service in which a user can determine an investment / support destination.

In the past, companies sometimes held events in which a part of their product sales was donated, invested and supported, and this has contributed to social contribution and improvement of corporate image. In such events, companies often start events after making decisions on donations, investments and support in advance. In this case, product buyers can know the information, but their awareness of participation It was hard to carry.

On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, if a product purchased at an online shopping mall site includes a product for which a donation amount is set, the total amount of the donation is calculated. The company proposes a mechanism that allows the purchaser to decide the donation destination and donate part or all of the total donation amount after purchasing the product.

JP 2004-220629 A

However, according to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the product purchaser can determine the donation destination, it becomes possible to have a sense of participation. However, since the company that bears the funds for donation cannot participate in the determination of the donation destination at all, There was a problem that it was difficult to set the intention to invest.

An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, so that a company that bears the funds for investment and support (donation) can be involved in determining candidates for investment and support, and the product purchaser can finally It is an object to provide an investment / support management server, an investment / support management program, and an investment / support management system that can determine a specific investment / support destination.

The investment / support management server according to the present invention includes information on an investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, and an investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code. Information, information on the investment / support bearer who bears the funds for investment / support stored in association with the investment / support code, and at least one investment / support destination stored in association with the investment / support code Information when the investment / support code is inquired from the terminal via the communication network, and information on the investment / supportable amount associated with the investment / support code and the investment Investment / support amount from means for extracting information of support destination and transmitting it to the terminal, and information of the investment / supportable amount information and information of investment / support destination When the investment / support destination is designated, a means for confirming the investment / support by registering to invest / support the designated investment / support amount in the designated investment / support destination, And a used registration means for registering that the investment / support code for which the investment / support has been completed has been used.

With the above configuration, investment / support code unique to each individual is used, and information on the amount of investment / support is possible, information on the person responsible for investment / support, and information on at least one investment / support destination. Since it is stored in association with the support code, information on companies that bear the funds for investment and support (donation), information on candidates for investment and support, information on investment and support possible amounts, etc. are stored in the investment and support code. The product purchaser can decide the final investment / support destination.

The investment / support management server according to the present invention includes information on an investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, and an investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code. Information, information on the investment / support bearer who bears the investment / support resources stored in association with the investment / support code, and the investment / support bearer stored in association with the investment / support code An information storage means for storing at least one investment / support destination information and an investment associated with the investment / support code when the investment / support code is inquired from a terminal via a communication network. -A means for extracting information on the supportable amount and information on the investment / support destination and transmitting it to the terminal; and sending information on the investment / supportable amount and information on the investment / support destination If the specified investment / support amount and investment / support destination are specified from the selected terminal, the specified investment / support amount is registered to invest / support to the specified investment / support destination, and investment / support is provided. And a means for confirming and a used registration means for registering that the investment / support code for which the full amount of investment / support has been completed is used.

With the above configuration, investment / support code unique to each individual is used, and information on the amount of investment / support is possible, information on the person responsible for investment / support, and information on at least one investment / support destination. Since it is stored in association with the support code, the company that bears the funds for investment / support (donation) can be involved in the determination of candidates for investment / support, and the product purchaser can make the final investment / support Can be determined.

In addition, the investment / support management server according to the present invention, when investment / support is confirmed, determines the investment / support determined from the information on the most recent investment / supportable amount on the database associated with the investment / support code. It includes a remaining amount registration means for storing the amount obtained by subtracting the support amount in association with the information of the investment / support code as a new investment / supportable amount, and storing it by the information storage unit.

With the above configuration, it is possible to select to invest / support only a part of the investment / supportable amount associated with the investment / support code, and to perform investment / support separately for multiple investments / support destinations, etc. , The degree of freedom of product buyers is increased.

In the investment / support management server according to the present invention, the information storage means also stores information on an investment / support end condition in association with the investment / support code information, and an investment that satisfies the end condition -It is characterized by including an unusable registration means for registering that the support code is unusable.

With the above configuration, conditions for ending investment / support, such as the passage of a certain period of time and the achievement of a certain amount of money, can be set. Can be done.

Further, the investment / support management server according to the present invention enables the information storage means to allocate and store an investment / support code for an individual group including at least one individual to which the investment / support code is allocated, The investment / support code of the individual group and the investment / support code of each individual included in the individual group are stored in association with each other.

With the above configuration, for example, it is possible to allocate an investment / support code to a receipt when purchasing a plurality of products to which an investment / support code is allocated. Once the code is entered, it is possible to omit the investment / support code for each product associated with it. For example, for each product, only the investment / support code for the receipt is entered once. The investment and support destinations can be determined continuously, and when a common investment and support destination is included, the investment and support destinations for all products can be determined in a single procedure. improves.

In addition, when there are a plurality of investment / support management servers, the investment / support management server according to the present invention, when information related to the investment / support code is changed in any server, It includes an information sharing means for registering the same information change for all servers.

By adopting the above configuration, for example, in a situation where a plurality of entities operate an investment / support management service, when an investment / support code that can be commonly used by a plurality of entities is set, the The information using the investment / support code on the server of the operating entity in the location will be reflected on the servers of other operating entities, so the user can use the investment / support code regardless of which operating entity is used. In addition, since the used information is shared, it is possible to prevent an adverse effect that the investment / support code is used twice.

Further, the investment / support management program according to the present invention provides information on an investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, and an investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code. Information of the investment / support bearer who bears the funds for investment / support stored in association with the investment / support code, and at least one investment / support stored in association with the investment / support code Investment / supportable amount associated with the investment / support code when a server having information storage means for storing the previous information is referred to the investment / support code from a terminal via a communication network The function of extracting the information of the investment and the support / support destination and transmitting it to the terminal, and the information of the investment / support possible amount and the information of the investment / support are transmitted. When investment / support amount and investment / support destination are specified from the terminal, register the investment / support to the specified investment / support destination and confirm the investment / support And a used registration function for registering that the investment / support code for which the full investment / support of the investment / supportable amount has been completed has been used is realized.

Further, the investment / support management program according to the present invention provides information on an investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, and an investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code. The information of the investment / support bearer who bears the investment / support resources stored in association with the investment / support code, and the investment / support bearer stored in association with the investment / support code. When the investment / support code is inquired from a terminal via a communication network to a server having information storage means for storing at least one defined investment / support destination information, the investment / support code A function of extracting information on an investment / supportable amount and information on an investment / support destination associated with the information and transmitting the information to the terminal, and information on the investment / supportable amount Investing / supporting the specified investment / support amount to the specified investment / support destination when the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that sent the information of the investment / support destination To confirm the investment / support and register the fact that the investment / support code for which the full amount of investment / support has been completed has been used is registered. belongs to.

In addition, the investment / support management program according to the present invention, when investment / support is confirmed, determines the determined investment / support from the information on the most recent investment / supportable amount on the database associated with the investment / support code. This is to realize a balance registration function in which an amount obtained by subtracting the support amount is associated with information of the investment / support code as a new investment / supportable amount and stored by the information storage unit.

In the investment / support management program according to the present invention, the information storage means also stores information on an investment / support end condition in association with the information on the investment / support code, and an investment that satisfies the end condition -It is for realizing an unusable registration function for registering that support codes are unusable.

An investment / support management system according to the present invention is an investment / support management system for realizing a service in which a user can determine an investment / support destination, and a purchase history storage for storing a purchase history for each purchase history management ID The purchase history management ID and the purchased product information transmitted from the terminal that performs the checkout process of the product in a state where the purchase history management ID is presented, and the purchase history storage means receives the purchase history Investment / support for a purchase history stored in association with the purchase history management ID, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product and other individual, and a purchase history management server provided with a terminal information receiving means for delivering Information related to the investment / support code to be allocated to the product, and the investment / support code stored in association with the investment / support code. Information on the amount that can be supported, information on the investment / support bearer who bears investment / support resources stored in association with the investment / support code, and at least one or more stored in association with the investment / support code Information storage means for storing investment / support destination information, and when the purchase history management ID is inquired from a terminal via a communication network, the purchase history management server associates the information with the purchase history management ID Investment history support that allocates investment / support codes to the purchase history acquisition means for acquiring the purchase history information and the products related to investment / support in the acquired purchase history Code allocating means, means for extracting information on investment / supportable amount associated with the investment / support code and information on investment / support destination and transmitting the information to the terminal; and the investment When the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that has sent the information of the supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination, the specified investment / support destination is designated. Investment / support provided with a means for registering investment / support to confirm investment / support and a used registration means for registering that the investment / support code for which the full amount of investment / support has been completed has been used And a support management server.

With the above configuration, when a product related to investment / support is included in the purchase history, an investment / support code is assigned to the product, so the investment / support code is assigned to the product itself. Investment / support code is allocated at the stage where the purchase of the product can be determined based on the purchase history managed by the purchase history management ID, and investment / support ( The company can manage information on companies that bear the funds for (donations), information on candidates for investment / support, information on the amount of money that can be invested / supported, etc., and the product buyer determines the final investment / support it can.

An investment / support management system according to the present invention is an investment / support management system for realizing a service in which a user can determine an investment / support destination, and a purchase history storage for storing a purchase history for each purchase history management ID Means, point storage means for storing for each purchase history management ID points given based on a preset grant method for each purchased product, and payment of the product in the state where the purchase history management ID is presented Receives purchase history management ID information, purchased product information, and point number information transmitted from the terminal that performs processing, passes the purchase history to the purchase history storage means, and sends the purchase history to the point storage means. Purchase history management server with terminal information receiving means to deliver the number of granted points and a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual Thus, when a purchase history stored in association with the purchase history management ID includes a product related to investment / support, information on an investment / support code to be allocated to the product, Information on investment / supportable points stored in association with the support code, information on the investment / support bearer who bears investment / support resources stored in association with the investment / support code, and the investment / support code Information storage means for storing at least one investment / support destination information stored in association with the purchase history management ID when the purchase history management ID is inquired from a terminal via a communication network Purchase history acquisition means for acquiring purchase history information associated with the purchase history management ID from the server, and products related to investment / support in the acquired purchase history If it is included, the investment / support code allocation means for allocating the investment / support code to the product, the information of the investment / supportable points associated with the investment / support code, and the information of the investment / support destination are extracted. Specified when the investment / support point and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that transmits the information of the investment / supportable point and the information of the investment / support destination. A method for confirming investment / support by registering investment / support for investment / support points to designated investment / support destinations, and that the investment / support code for which points have been invested / supported have already been used. And an investment / support management server including used registration means for registration.

With the above configuration, the purchase history management server manages the purchase history and the number of points in association with the purchase history management ID, and the purchase history contains products related to investment / support The investment / support code is allocated to the product, and the points stored in association with the purchase history management ID can be invested / supported, so the purchase history can be stored without having to write the investment / support code on the product itself. The investment / support code is allocated when the purchase of the product can be identified by the purchase history managed by the management ID, and the funds for investment / support (donation) are borne based on the investment / support code. It can manage company information, investment / support candidate information, investment / support point information, etc., and the product buyer can decide the final investment / support destination. That.

Further, the investment / support management system according to the present invention, when investment / support is confirmed, confirms the investment / support from the information of the most recent investment / supportable amount (points) on the database associated with the investment / support code. Invest the balance registration means to store the amount (points) minus the invested / supported amount (points) as new investment / supportable amount (points) in association with the information of the investment / support code and store it by the information storage means The support management server is provided.

With the above configuration, it is possible to select to invest / support only a part of the investment / supportable amount (points) associated with the investment / support code, and the investment / support is divided into multiple investment / support destinations. The degree of freedom of product buyers is increased.

In the investment / support management system according to the present invention, the information storage means stores the information on the investment / support end condition in association with the information on the investment / support code, and the investment / support that satisfies the end condition. The investment / support management server is provided with an unusable registration means for registering that the code is unusable.

Also, the investment / support management system according to the present invention is characterized in that the purchase history management server and the investment / support management server are realized by the same server.

By adopting the above configuration, even if two servers, ie, a purchase history management server and an investment / support management server are not provided, a single server having both functions of the two servers can be configured. The effect can be obtained similarly.

In addition, when there are a plurality of investment / support management servers, when the information associated with the investment / support code is changed in any of the servers, The investment / support management server includes information sharing means for registering the same information change for all servers.

According to the present invention, by using an investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, a company that bears the funds for investment / support (donation) determines a candidate for investment / support It is possible to realize an investment / support management service that enables the product purchaser to determine the final investment / support destination.

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of the investment and support management service implement | achieved by this invention. It is explanatory drawing showing the structure of the investment and support management server of this invention. It is a flowchart figure showing the flow of a process in case a user utilizes the investment and support management service implement | achieved by this invention. It is explanatory drawing showing the case where an investment / support code is attached to a receipt as an example of attaching an investment / support code to a plurality of product groups including products having an investment / support code. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the whole system for implement | achieving investment and support management service. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of the investment and support management service which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing showing an example of the information of the purchase history memorize | stored linked | related with ID for purchase history management, and the information of the point provided with respect to the purchased goods. It is a flowchart figure showing the flow of a process in case a user uses the investment and support management service of this invention based on ID for purchase history management.

[First Embodiment]
The investment / support management service according to the present invention assigns a unique identification code called an investment / support code to each product or other individual, and associates this investment / support code with information on the amount that can be invested / supported, investment / support Information on the bearer, information on the investment / support destination, etc. is memorized so that the company that bears the funds for investment / support can be involved in the decision of the investment / support destination candidate, and the product purchaser can The main feature is that the support destination can be determined. The configuration for realizing the investment / support management service will be described below.
Although the term “investment / support” is used, a wide range of forms of funding such as donations, assistance, and subsidies can be assumed, not limited to investment / support. The term is used.

Hereinafter, an example of the investment / support management server 10 (hereinafter referred to as “the server 10”) for realizing the investment / support management service according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entire system for realizing the investment / support management service. The system for realizing the investment / support management service includes an investment / support management server 10, a terminal 30 of a user who uses the investment / support management service, and a terminal of an investment / support bearer participating in the investment / support management service. 40 and the terminal 50 of the sponsor of the investment / support target event participating in the investment / support management service. Note that the system configuration is not limited to this, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration including a plurality of servers. The server 10, the terminal 30, the terminal 40, and the terminal 50 are connected to a communication network 20 such as the Internet.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of an investment / support management service according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the investment / support management server 10 is configured to be accessible via a communication network 20, and includes

user terminals

30a, 30b, investment /

support bearer terminals

40a, 40b, The support target event organizer can be accessed from the terminals 50a to 50n. As shown in FIG. 1, in the investment / support management service, at least an investment / support bearer, an investor / support target event organizer, and a user appear. In FIG. 1, the case where the seller of the product incorporating the investment support funds and the investment / support bearer are the same is described, but it is naturally assumed that they are different entities. 1 and 5, the investment / support management server 10 managed by the investment / support management service operating entity, the investment / support bearer terminal 40, and the investment / support target event organizer terminal 50 are provided. However, it is assumed that the management entity of the investment / support management service is also the investment / support bearer, and the management entity of the investment / support management service is As may be assumed that the event organizer is also an investment / support target event organizer, these entities may play a plurality of roles, and therefore, the present invention is not limited to the cases shown in FIGS. 1 and 5. In the following, an overview of registering various types of information as a pre-stage for implementing the investment / support management service will be described. These various types of information are stored in a storage device such as the server 10.

[Registering Event Organizers for Investment and Support]
For investment / support management services, each sponsor of an investment / support event that uses the investment / support management service to solicit investment (investment), supply goods, and other land, buildings, materials, etc. In addition, a unique investment / support target event organizer code, which is combined with alphanumeric characters, is allocated, information management of each investment / support target event organizer, and function restriction that can be used in the server 10 are performed. The server 10 registers the name of the investment / support target event organizer, basic information, arbitrary information, and past event sponsor history information for each investment / support target event organizer code.

In implementing the investment / support management service, the essential items that need to be registered in association with the investment / support target event organizer are investment / support target event organizer information and investment / support target event organizer code. Investment / support target event organizer information can be managed in three categories: investment / support target event organizer basic information, investment / support target event organizer optional information, and investment / support event organizer history information. These three pieces of information are not essential, but are information necessary for smooth service.

The boundary between basic information and arbitrary information may vary depending on the service organizer. In general, information that is judged to be highly important, such as the address, representative, organization, etc. of the event organizer subject to investment / support, should be basic information. Can be classified as optional information. It is also possible to operate without distinguishing basic information and arbitrary information. Investment / supported event history information is past information on investment / support management services, access information on the page about the sponsor of the investment / supported event, access information on investment / supported event, past acquisition support resources information Etc.

In FIG. 1, a plurality of investment / support target event organizers (XA) to investment / support target event organizers (XN) are registered. The investment / support target event organizer (XA) to the investment / support target event organizer (XN) may use the terminals 50a to 50n to access the server 10 to perform various registrations. Registration may be requested from the operating entity of the investment / support management service.

[Registering events for investment and support]
The server 10 sets a unique investment / support target event code combining alphanumeric characters or characters for each investment / support target event registered in association with the investment / support target event organizer code. Each investment / support event code includes investment / support event name, investment / support event code, investment / support event information, investment / support solicitation (fund source), investment / support event release period Setting, investment / support solicitation period, investment / support request termination method, restriction registration (examination items), restrictions on investment / support bearer and investment / support funded products, investment / support event code Register items such as investment / support bearer code and investment / support source embedded product code, restrictions on investment / support client.

For example, (1) Sports events such as the Olympics, World Cup, National Sports, Inter High, (2) Support for activities of specific companies, organizations, and individuals such as companies, teams, and teams, (3) ) Athlete training, human resource discovery, (4) reconstruction support, disaster relief activities, community support, social support activities such as medical support, (5) daily necessities support activities to specific areas, (6) specific areas (7) Support activities for building industries and social infrastructure, (9) Painting Social events such as competitions, concerts, music competitions, concerts, (10) Discovery and development of human resources such as artists, artists, musicians, entertainers, successors of traditional culture, (11) Activities related to the promotion of education, (12) Other business support, organizational support, individual activity support, and the like can be considered as an example.

In FIG. 1, the investment / support target event organizer (XA) to the investment / support target event organizer for these investment / support target events (1) to (12) and other investment / support target events not described. It is assumed that any one of (XN) is registered as an organizer.

[Registration of investment and support bearers]
Companies or organizations that agree to the purpose of the target events and activities that require investment / support posted on the investment / support management site and who want to carry out the investment / support burden should access the investment / support management site, Using the investment / support management service application, the server 10 is accessed to register the events and activities for which the support burden is to be implemented, the method and scale of the investment / support burden for the event, the company, and its own organization.

When registering an investor / support bearer, the server 10 assigns an investment / support bearer code combining alphanumeric characters for identifying each investor / support bearer, and the investment / support bearer code. The investment / support bearer information is registered in the server 10 in association with the server 10. In addition, the investor / support bearer first registers the events and activities that the server 10 intends to invest / support, the method / scale of investment / support for those, and information about the company / own organization, etc. It is also possible to disclose information indicating that investment and support will be made in an activity that matches the purpose, and the organizer of the event subject to investment and support can apply for it.

In the investment / support management service, regardless of whether the event sponsor / investment sponsor or the investor / support bearer presents the information first, the investment / support target event, the investor / support bearer, and the investment / support fund are incorporated. If it is defined that the product is linked and investment / support management is defined as being registered, an investment / support management service that receives an investment / support request from the user can be implemented.

The essential items that need to be registered in association with the investment / support bearer when implementing the investment / support management service are the investment / support bearer code and the name of the investment support bearer related to the investment / support bearer code. Information registration and registration of products with investment and support resources. The investment / support bearer information can be managed in three parts: investment / support bearer basic information, investment / support bearer optional information, and investment / support bearer history information. These three pieces of information are not essential, but are information necessary for smooth service.

The boundary between basic information and optional information may vary depending on the investment / support management service provider, the sponsor of the investment / support target event, and the investment / support bearer. In general, information that is judged to be highly important, such as the address, representative, organization, etc. of the investor / support recipient, should be basic information. It can be classified as information. It is also possible to operate without distinguishing basic information and arbitrary information.

Investment and support bearer history information is past information on investment and support management services. Information on access to investment and support bearer pages, information on access to investment and support target events, registered investment and support resources Page access related to products and information on investment and support request results.

In FIG. 1, it is assumed that an investment / support bearer (YA) and an investment / support bearer (YB) are registered. The investment / support bearer (YA) and the investment / support bearer (YB) may use the

terminals

40a and 40b to access the server 10 and perform various registrations, or investment / support management. You may make it request | require registration to the management body of a service.

[Registering products with investment / support funding]
An investment / support fund-incorporated product is a product sold by an investor / support funder who sets the investment / support fund, and is used for individual identification given to each individual product that incorporates the investment / support fund. Anything that can be given a unique investment / support code combining alphanumeric characters, etc. can be treated as an investment / support-source-incorporated product.
Products with investment / support funding can be classified as follows.
[1] Products distributed by solids Sold at retail stores, specialty shops, Internet mail order, catalog mail order, TV shopping, etc., such as electrical products, automobiles, sporting goods, clothing, foodstuffs, stationery, miscellaneous goods, books and magazines General products that have been used can be treated as investment / support source embedded products by adding individual identification codes or investment / support codes.
[2] Other product services, public service fees, concerts, movies, theater performances, transportation fees, etc., so that they can be handled as investment / support-sourced products. Individual identification codes or investment / support codes are individually printed or assigned to receipts, receipts, tickets, etc. associated with the distribution and consumption activities of the company so that they can be managed and operated by the investment / support management server 10.

The following (a), (b), and (c) are methods for managing the investment / support code in the case server 10 for the other products of [2] above.
(A) An individual identification code such as a receipt, receipt, ticket, etc., which is allocated, issued, printed, or assigned by an external computer or ticketing machine linked to the server 10 is notified to the server 10 via the communication network 20; Management and operation as an investment / support code in the server 10.
(B) A method in which an individual identification code or an investment / support code to be given to a computer such as a receipt, a receipt, a ticket, or a ticket issuing machine is notified from the server 10, and is used for printing or giving and managing it.
(C) The individual identification code issued by each receipt, receipt, ticket, etc. without permission from the computer or the ticket issuing machine is handed over to the investment / support management service provider, such as by email or mail, not on-line but on-line of the server 10 or computer; A method in which the investment / support management service provider takes in and manages the server 10.
In the above (a), (b), and (c), the individual identification code and the investment / support code may be the same or different.

In the database 11 of the server 10, a unique investment / support source embedded product code combining alphanumeric characters and characters is assigned to each investment / support source embedded product registered in association with the investment / support bearer code. In addition, the items of investment / support cost embedded product code, investment / support source embedded product name, and investment / support source embedded product basic information are registered in association with the investment / support source embedded product code. In addition, basic information on products with investment and support resources includes 1) product information (documents for product description, photos, etc.), 2) category / attribute, 3) classification code, 4) sales price, and 5) sales schedule. 6) Planned number of investment / support request acceptance, 7) Total amount of embedded resources, 8) Target event (assign one or more investment / support event), 9) Investment / support request acceptance period, 10) Termination method (End date setting, total resource setting, etc.), 11) restrictions, 12) other information, and the like. In addition, the restriction item 11) above refers to the use of the investment / support code of the product when the product with embedded investment / support cost is a product with age restrictions on the purchase of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, etc. This is an item for setting the details when providing some kind of restriction, such as providing the same age restriction for the user who does the same.

Among the above, the required items that need to be registered in association with the investment / support source embedded product for the implementation of the investment / support management service are the investment / support cost embedded product code, the investment / support source embedded product name, The total amount of embedded resources, the target event (assign one or more investment / support target events), the investment / support request acceptance period, and the investment / support request end method. The registration of investment / support target events to the investment / support fund-incorporated product can be added / changed / deleted even after the investment / support management registration state is reached and the acceptance of the investment / support request is started.

Investment / support source embedded product information can be managed in three parts: investment / support source embedded product basic information, investment / support source embedded product optional information, and investment / support source embedded product history information. . These three pieces of information are not essential, but are information necessary for smooth service.

境界 The boundary between basic information and optional information may vary depending on the investment / support management service provider, the sponsor of the investment / support target event, and the investment / support bearer. In general, information that is judged to be highly important, such as information on the contents and characteristics of products, information on prices, etc., is basic information that has a low impact even if there is no other information. Can be classified as optional information. It is also possible to operate without distinguishing basic information and arbitrary information.

Investment / support target event history information is past information on investment / support management services, access information on pages related to investment / support source embedded products, access information on investment / support target events, past acquisition support source information Etc.

[Registration of investment / support code]
For each product to which an investment / support source embedded product code is assigned, an individual identification code or an investment / support code, which is a unique code for each product, is registered in association with the product. Here, details of the individual identification code and the investment / support code and how to use them will be described later.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the investment / support management server 10 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a database 11 is constructed in the case server 10, and a variety of registration information is stored in the database 11 based on the various registration procedures. As shown in FIG. At least the following information is stored.

<Investor / support target event organizer code>
The investment / support target event organizer code is a code for identifying the event organizer, and is associated with the investment / support target event organizer code to include the name, basic information, and optional information of the investment / support target event organizer. , Information such as past event organizer history is stored.

<Event code for investment and support>
The investment / support target event code is a code for identifying an event to be invested / supported. The event name, basic information, optional information, and history of the event are associated with the investment / support target event code. And so on. The basic information of the event or information to be stored as optional information includes the event disclosure period, recruitment period, recruitment termination method, recruitment resources (total amount, type, etc.), restrictions on the requester and investment / support bearer Information such as presence / absence restrictions, event details, photos, event location, etc. can be considered. As an example, the event of desert greening campaign is managed by this investment / support target event code, and the NPO corporation that is the organizer of this event is managed by the above investment / support target event organizer code. Are stored in association with each other.

<Individual identification code>
Individual identification code does not have duplication using characters or numbers for individual management that is allocated one-to-one for each product, receipt, ticket, invoice, etc. subject to inclusion of investment / support costs Code. The individual identification code only needs to be able to manage the product individually, so the serial number used for individual product management, the receipt number given to each receipt issued at the restaurant at the restaurant or other purchase, and the individual for each concert ticket You can use unique codes that are set by each investor / supporter, such as a combination of number and unique seat number and date.

<Investment / Support Code>
An investment / support code is a code that is assigned to at least one investment / support source embedded product, and is used when a user who has purchased an investment / support source embedded product makes an investment / support request. It is a code to do.

In the database 11, this investment / support code and the individual identification code are defined and registered in association with each other. At this time, when the investment / support code is registered in association with the individual identification code on a one-to-one basis, the individual identification code and the investment / support code may be the same or different. When two or more investment / support codes are registered in association with the individual identification code 1, one of the investment / support codes may be the same as the individual identification code.

Also, the basic information of the investment / support code embedded product, the optional information of the investment / support code embedded product, the investment / support code embedded product history information, etc. are stored in association with the investment / support code. Investment / support code embedded product basic information here (or investment / support code embedded product optional information) is the type of investment / support source set for each individual to which the investment / support code is assigned and Supportable amount information, investment / support target event code (one or more), investment / support request reception period for the above investment / support target event, allocation of funds for each investment / support target event, investment / support request reception This is information such as the end method, operation rules for points and voting rights, exchange methods, and distribution methods.

The type of investment / support fund is information for setting the type of cash or cash, and the amount of investment / support is allocated to the investment / support code. Information indicating the amount (or the number of points) that can be invested and supported. When only a part is used for investment / support by the user, the balance may be overwritten as a new investment / supportable amount.

In the description of the present embodiment, the description is made only using cash on behalf of various things used for investment and support, and is not limited to cash but is used in the same way as electronic money and cash. Invest in anything that can quantitatively express the size of investment and support in terms of numbers, such as possible points, provision of rice and other foodstuffs, provision of assets such as land, buildings, and materials. Can be used for assistance. Therefore, in the present invention, when expressing as “investment / support amount”, “investment / support amount”, etc., not only those that can be expressed in cash and the like, but also all the various things that can be expressed quantitatively Including use for support.

<Product code with investment and support funds>
The investment / support source embedded product code is a unique code combining alphanumeric characters assigned to each investment / support source embedded product in order to manage and identify the investment / support source embedded product. In relation to this investment / support source embedded product code, investment / support source embedded product name, investment / support source embedded product basic information, investment / support source embedded product optional information, investment / support source embedded product history Store information.

As an example, if a soccer shoe sold by a sports equipment manufacturer is used as an investment / support-incorporated product, the information will be used for information such as the price of the soccer shoe, the planned number of sales, and the investment / support assumed for the sale of this soccer shoe. Information on the total amount of embedded resources, information on events for which soccer shoes are sold, and the like are stored in association with each other. Further, in order to associate with the investment / support bearer, the information is stored in association with the investment / support bearer code. For example, when the sports equipment manufacturer is an investment / support bearer, the investment / support bearer code of the sports equipment manufacturer and the soccer shoe investment / support-funded product code are stored in association with each other.

<Investor / Supporter Code>
The investment / support bearer code is a code for identifying the investor / support bearer code. The investment / support bearer code is associated with the investment / support bearer code, the name of the investor / support bearer, basic information, optional information, and past history. And so on.

In the previous example, an example was given in which a sports equipment manufacturer sold soccer shoes. However, the investment / support bearer does not necessarily have to be a manufacturer / seller of investment / support-incorporated products. There may be a form in which a company becomes an investment and support burdener and pays investment and support resources for soccer shoes, which are products that incorporate investment and support resources. In some cases, the person who invests and supports is associated.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the investment / support bearer is a home appliance manufacturer or a sports equipment manufacturer, and the home appliance manufacturer uses a vacuum cleaner, a refrigerator, a washing machine, etc. as an investment / support-incorporated product. Suppose a sports equipment manufacturer uses soccer shoes, soccer balls, golf clubs, etc. as investment / support-sourced products. These investment / support bearers register in advance information such as the name of the target product, the amount of investment / support, the termination condition of the investment / support activity, etc., as information on the investment / support source embedded product.

<User ID>
The user ID is assigned to each user as an ID for identifying the user when the user accesses the server 10 via the website or the like and performs user registration in order to use the investment / support code. In association with this user ID, a user name (name), user basic information, user arbitrary information, user history information, and the like are stored.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when the user uses the investment / support management service of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the user first accesses the server 10 using a website or a dedicated application, inputs the investment / support code assigned to the product at hand, and transmits it to the server 10. The server 10 receives the investment / support code information input by the user (S01). In addition, in order to identify the user, user registration may be requested. In that case, after the user registration is completed in the case of the first access, the user ID is used in the case of a user who has used in the past. After entering the password and logging in, the process proceeds to step (S01).

When receiving the investment / support code information, the server 10 determines whether the investment / support code is valid (S02). When the investment / support code becomes invalid, the full amount of investment / support that has been set has already been used, the end of the period set in the investment / support code, the arrival of total resources, etc. If it is determined that it is invalid for this reason, the user is notified that the investment / support code is invalid (S11). At this time, the reason for invalidation may be transmitted together. If the investment / support code is valid, information on the investment / supportable amount set in association with the investment / support code and information on the investment / support destination are transmitted to the user (S03).

The user who has received the information of the investment / supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination determines the investment / support destination from the choices, determines the investment / support amount for the investment / support destination, and determines these Is sent to the case server 10, and the case server 10 receives the investment / support amount designation information and the investment / support destination designation information from the user (S04). Then, it is determined whether or not the designation of the received investment / support amount and the designation of the investment / support destination are appropriate (S05). Here, whether the designation is appropriate or not depends on whether the designated investment / support amount exceeds the investment / supportable amount, whether the designated investment / support amount is not 0 yen, It is determined whether or not it is appropriate based on a predetermined condition such as whether it is not input or not. If it is inappropriate, the user is notified to request correction of the specified content (S06).

If the designation of the investment / support amount and the designation of the investment / support destination are appropriate, register that the specified investment / support amount is invested / supported for the designated investment / support destination ( S07). By registering and confirming this investment / support, the designated investment / support amount will be sent from the investment / support person to the investment / support destination, or points will be sent. Specifically, remittance of total amounts or points are accumulated by accumulating designations by a plurality of users.

残 Depending on the designated investment / support amount, the balance may be generated. Therefore, by subtracting the designated investment / support amount from the investable / supportable amount, it is determined whether or not there is a balance after the investment / support is determined (S08). If there is a balance, the remaining amount is registered as a new investment / supportable amount in association with the investment / support code (S09). If there is no balance, the investment / support code is registered as used (ie, invalidated) (S10). As a result, the investment / support code becomes unusable.

The flow of processing when using such an investment / support management service will be described using a specific example. In FIG. 1, an investor / support bearer (YA) is a sports equipment manufacturer, and soccer shoes, soccer balls, golf clubs, and the like are set as a group of products incorporating investment / support resources. In this state, it is assumed that the user (CU1) has purchased soccer shoes through an Internet shopping site. The user (CU1) obtains a user ID (CU001) by accessing the investment / support management service website and performing user registration, and the investment / support code (HF-32B-) attached to the soccer shoes. SoS041-A000208) is input and transmitted to the server 10. The server 10 determines whether or not the received investment / support code (HF-32B-SoS041-A000208) is valid. If it is valid, the investment / support code (HF-32B- SoS041-A000208) is transmitted to the user (CU1) information on the investment / supportable amount set in association with SoS041-A000208). Here, the possible investment / support amount is 1000 yen, and among the (1) to (12) mentioned above as an example of the investment / support destination, investment / support is related to (1) to (3) related to sports. It is assumed that the bearer (YA) has designated. The user (CU1) designates the entire investment / supportable amount of 1000 yen as the investment / support amount, and the specific company / organization / individual such as “company, team, baseball team” in (2) as the investment / support destination When the event “support activity” is designated and transmitted to the server 10, the server 10 receives the event and determines whether the designation of the investment / support amount and the designation of the investment / support destination are appropriate. . If these are appropriate, invest and support 1000 yen for the sponsor of the investment and support event organizer of (2) “Support for activities of specific companies / organizations / individuals such as companies, teams, and teams” Is registered. With this designation, the investment / support code (HF-32B-SoS041-A000208) has been used up, so the investment / support code (HF-32B-SoS041-A000208) has been used and the following effects are invalidated. Register.

In FIG. 1, the investment / support bearer (YB) is a household electric appliance manufacturer, and a vacuum cleaner, a refrigerator, a washing machine, etc. are set as an investment / support-incorporated product group. The user who purchased the vacuum cleaner (CU2: User ID (CU002)) entered the investment / support code (HF272-HT02-SJK025-H00001) that was attached to the vacuum cleaner and sent it to the server 10, and this case The server 10 notifies the user (CU2) that the possible investment / support amount is 7,000 yen and that the investment / support destination designated by the investment / support bearer (YB) is (5) to (11). It shall be assumed. Here, the user (CU2) invests and supports 2000 yen out of the investment / supportable amount in the event of “6)“ Activities supporting the dispatch of medical supplies, doctors, etc. to specific areas ”. If you specify to invest and support 3,000 yen in the event of “Excavation and development of human resources such as artists, artists, musicians, entertainers, and traditional culture successors” in (10), these are appropriate. In the case of, the designated content is registered in the server 10. At this time, since the balance of 2000 yen is the amount that can be further invested and supported, the information that the amount that can be invested and supported is 2000 yen is associated with the investment and support code (HF272-HT02-SJK025-H00001). Register by overwriting.

As described above, according to the investment / support management server 10 of the present invention, the investment / support code unique to each individual is used, information on the amount that can be invested / supported, information on the investment / support bearer, and at least one or more. Since information on investment / support destinations is stored in association with investment / support codes, companies that bear the funds for investment / support (donation) can be involved in determining candidates for investment / support, and products It is possible to realize an investment / support management service that enables a purchaser to determine a final investment / support destination.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the description has been made with an image in which one investment / support code is assigned to one product on a one-to-one basis. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An investment / support code is attached to a plurality of product groups including a product having an investment / support code, and the user performs investment / support using the investment / support code attached to the product group. Hereinafter, description will be given while showing a specific example in such a case.

FIG. 4 shows an example in which an investment / support code is attached to a receipt as an example of attaching an investment / support code to a plurality of product groups including products having an investment / support code. FIG. The receipt shown in FIG. 4 is a receipt issued when five products A to E are purchased. Here, the product A is an investment / support source embedded product in which an investment / support code is set, and the bar code attached to the product A serves as a code of information such as price and the investment / support code. For the products B and C, no investment / support code is attached. Product D is an investment / support source embedded product with an investment / support code set. The package surface of product D is read for the investment / support code separately from the bar code for information such as price. The code is printed. The product E is an investment / support source embedded product in which an investment / support code is set, and an instruction describing the investment / support code is enclosed in the package of the product E.

Also, the transaction number attached to the receipt. Is also registered as an investment / support code. For example, the POS terminal and the server 10 communicate with each other, and the transaction number attached to the receipt issued at the POS terminal. Is transmitted to the server 10 and registered as an investment / support code. At this time, the investment / support codes of the product A, the product D, and the product E are registered in association with the investment / support code of the receipt. As an example of using a receipt with an investment / support code, for example, the receipt shown in FIG. 4 is an investment / support bearer at the supermarket issuing the receipt, and is 5% of the total amount described in the receipt. It is assumed that investment and support can be carried out by setting% to be an amount that can be invested and supported.

Here, a user who has purchased five products A to E has an investment / support code attached to each of the products A, D and E among these products. -The support code may be used individually to access the server 10 for investment and support, but as shown in FIG. Is registered as an investment / support code, the case of using the investment / support code of this receipt will be described.

Suppose that a user who has purchased five products, product A to product E, accesses the investment / support management service website, and enters the transaction number attached to the receipt. Is input as an investment / support code and transmitted, the server 10 determines whether the received investment / support code is valid, and if it is valid, associates it with the investment / support code. The information of the investment / supportable amount (5% of the total amount of the receipt) and the information of the investment / support destination are set to the user. Here, the investment / support code attached to the receipt is registered in association with each investment / support code of product A, product D, and product E. The product A, product D, and product E are also registered. Notify users that investment and support activities are possible. At that time, the investment / supportable amount set for each of the product A, the product D, and the product E may be notified together.

The user who has received this notification may make an investment / support request for a receipt or an investment / support request for each product A, D, E. In addition, in order to save the user's trouble, among the investment / support destination preset by the supermarket that issued the receipt and the investment / support destination preset by the investment / support bearer of each of the products A, D, and E When a common investment / support destination is set and the user selects the common investment / support destination in any investment / support request, the investment / support code common to these investment / support destinations It may be possible to simultaneously determine the investment and support destinations.

As described above, by setting investment / support codes for multiple product groups including products with investment / support codes, you can enter the investment / support codes individually for each product with investment / support codes. Even if the investment / support code set for the product group is used, the investment / support code included in the product group can be invested without entering the investment / support code. Support requests can be made, and the user's procedure is simplified.

In the example of FIG. 4, when the investment / support request is made using the investment / support code attached to the receipt and the full amount of investment / support is used, The investment / support code is set to be invalid, but the investment / support code of the receipt is associated with the investment / support code of the products A, D, and E, so the investment / support request is invalidated. However, when the user inputs the investment / support code of the receipt, the function of notifying the user of the information of the investment / support activities for the products A, D, and E associated with the receipt is continued without being invalidated. Thus, user convenience is not lost. In addition, even if a full investment / support request is made for any of the products A, D, and E before it is invalidated, the association of the receipt with the investment / support code is not lost, and the investment in the receipt -When the user inputs a support code, it is convenient for the user by notifying the user that the invalidated product is already invalidated.

In the example of FIG. 4, the transaction number attached to the receipt is shown. The investment / support code has been explained as 5% of the total receipt amount as an investment / supportable amount. However, even if the investment / supportable amount is not set in the receipt itself, The investment / support code may be set for the product group only to obtain the effect of omitting the individual input of the support code.

In addition, as shown in the example of FIG. 4, when a plurality of products having investment / support codes are related by the investment / support code of the receipt, they are associated when the user inputs the investment / support code of the receipt. In addition to presenting information on products having investment / support codes, it also presents investment / support information on other products and receipts associated when the user enters an investment / support code for each product. It may be. By utilizing the correlation between investment and support codes, the information on the related investment and support codes is presented regardless of which investment or support code is referenced, thereby improving the convenience of the user. .

[Third Embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments, the description has been made assuming that there is one investment / support management server 10. However, when there are a plurality of investment / support management service management entities, There may be a case where a plurality of investment / support management servers coexist by owning an investment / support management server in the management body of the support management service. In this way, when there are multiple investment / support management servers coexisting and there is a handling of a common investment / support code, each investment / support management server is functioning independently. An investment / support code used in one investment / support management server may be used in another investment / support management server, and may be used twice.

Therefore, when there are multiple investment / support management servers and the information associated with the investment / support code is changed on any server, the same information is changed on all other servers. To register. In order to achieve this, information on which investment / support management server is shared for each investment / support code is also managed, so that information is stored in the corresponding investment / support management server. An update can be instructed.

With this configuration, the investment / support code can be used regardless of which investment / support management server the investment / support code is shared with, and the information used is shared. The adverse effect that the investment / support code is used twice can be prevented.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first to third embodiments, the investment / support management server 10 has been described as a configuration for managing all the information. However, the server for managing the purchase history of the customer's products is separately used for the customer. It is also possible to extract a product to which an investment / support code is allocated from the purchase history of the product and enable investment / support.

In recent years, customer products such as credit cards, point cards that earn points when purchasing products, and cards that have an electronic money function that can be used by charging cash and also function as point cards. There are many systems that can manage purchase history. In this example, a case where investment and support are performed using a system capable of managing these purchase histories will be described.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the investment / support management service according to the fourth embodiment. The investment / support management server 10 is configured to be accessible via the communication network 20, and can be accessed from the user terminal 30, the investment / support bearer terminal 40, and the investment / support target event organizer terminal 50. However, in addition to this, the purchase history management server 60 can communicate with the investment / support management server 10 via the communication network 20 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. It has become. Further, the POS terminal 70 used at the time of payment of goods at a store or the like is configured to be able to communicate with the purchase history management server 60 via the communication network 20. It is assumed that an investment / support management system includes at least the investment / support management server 10 and the purchase history management server 60.

The purchase history management server 60 has a function of managing the purchase history of the user based on the purchase history management ID. Further, when the purchase history management server 60 also functions as a point system management server, the purchase history management server 60 has a function of managing not only the purchase history but also the points acquired by the user in accordance with the purchased product, the price, etc. There is also. In this case, the purchase history information for each purchase history management ID and the point information given based on each purchase are stored in the purchase history management server 60 for management. In addition, information on the point grant rate and the number of points individually determined for each purchased product is also managed. Further, among the points associated with the purchase history management ID, the purchase history management server 60 may manage the points that can be invested and supported.

The purchase history management ID is an ID for managing the purchase history of the user in association with the purchase history by presenting the purchase history. This purchase history management ID is any ID that can be associated with a user's purchase history, such as a card number in a credit card or a unique number in a point card for using the point system. There may be. When the product is settled, the purchase history management ID is read at the POS terminal 70 or the like at the store by presenting the point card with the purchase history management ID, and the purchase history management ID The information and the purchased product information are transmitted together to the purchase history management server 60, and the purchase history management server 60 stores these pieces of information.

The investor / support bearer can set to bear the investment / support resources when a predesignated product is included in the purchase history associated with the purchase history management ID. For example, if the investment / support bearer is a confectionery manufacturer and the purchase history linked to the purchase history management ID includes chocolate A produced by the company, the investment / support fund Can be registered to bear. This registration may be performed by accessing the investment / support management server 10 from the terminal 40 of the investment / support bearer, or may request registration from the operating entity of the investment / support management service. Registration to the investment / support management server 10 is performed by setting a predetermined number of virtual investment / support codes that are not associated with each actual product, for example, 100,000 investment / support codes, and purchasing When the target product is included in the purchase history associated with the history management ID, a virtual investment / support code is assigned to the target product associated with the purchase history management ID, It is possible to make investment and support possible. In addition, when the purchase history management ID can also manage the number of points of the point card, when the target product is included in the purchase history, a predetermined percentage of points acquired by the user in the purchase of the target product, For example, it may be registered in the virtual investment / support code that the investor / support bearer pays the same number of points as 25% as investment / support resources. It is to be noted that, as in the first to third embodiments, the investment / support bearer can specify the investment / support destination and register it in association with the investment / support code.

Also, the point card service operator such as a convenience store can be an investor / supporter. In the point card service as an example of the point system, generally, when a purchase history management ID is presented and shopping is performed, 1% of the purchase amount is given uniformly, or a specific product designated in advance. Is given points of 10% of the purchase amount, or points are linked to the purchase history management ID by a method such as. At this time, if the point card service operator itself becomes an investment / support bearer, the investment / support management is registered to bear the same number of points as 10% of the points acquired by the user as investment / support resources. It is possible to do for the server 10. In addition, even when the point card service operating entity is an investment / support bearer, the investment / support destination can be specified. In this case, the investment / support destination information is associated with the purchase history management ID. You may make it register.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of purchase history information stored in association with the purchase history management ID and information on points given to the purchased product. As shown in FIG. 7, when shopping is performed by presenting a purchase history management ID, a point grant rate is determined for each product, and how much of the given points is invested / supported. It is determined whether to use investment / supportable points as resources. In the example of FIG. 7, it is defined that 30% of the granted points can be used as investment / support resources. The percentage of points granted for investment / support can be determined, and the point card service operator itself can be the investor / support bearer. The partner company may be borne as a burden of investment and support.

In the fourth embodiment, the investment / support management server 10 inputs the investment / support code used in the first to third embodiments to perform the investment / support, and the user can By inputting the purchase history management ID, investment / support can be performed based on the purchase history information associated with the purchase history management ID. When the user accesses the dedicated site from the user terminal 30 and inputs the purchase history management ID, the purchase history management ID is transmitted to the investment / support management server 10 via the communication network 20. The investment / support management server 10 accesses and refers to the purchase history management server 60 based on the purchase history management ID, and acquires purchase history information and point information associated with the purchase history management ID. To do.

The investment / support management server 10 discriminates a product for which an investment / support amount (investment / support point) included in the purchase history information acquired from the purchase history management server 60 is set (for example, discriminates based on the content of the product barcode). ), Allocate a virtual investment / support code to the purchase fact of the product, and use the purchase history management ID to extract the investment / support amount (investment / support points) that can be invested / supported The information is sent to the user terminal 30 together with the investment / support destination information. Based on these pieces of information, the user makes an investment / support by determining an investment / support destination and an investment / support amount (point) and transmitting them to the investment / support management server 10.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing flow when the user uses the investment / support management service of the present invention based on the purchase history management ID. As shown in FIG. 8, the user first accesses the investment / support management server 10 (hereinafter referred to as the case server 10) using a website or a dedicated application, and attaches it to a credit card, a point card, etc. at hand. The purchase history management ID needs to be input and transmitted to the case server 10, and the case server 10 receives the purchase history management ID information input by the user (S201). In addition, in order to identify the user, user registration may be requested. In that case, after the user registration is completed in the case of the first access, the user ID is used in the case of a user who has used in the past. Then, after entering the password and logging in, the process proceeds to step (S201).

When receiving the purchase history management ID information, the server 10 determines whether or not the purchase history management ID is valid (S202). The purchase history management ID becomes invalid when the set investment / supportable amount has already been used or when the investment / support code associated with the purchase history management ID is terminated. It may be the case that conditions such as the elapse of the period of time or the arrival of total resources are satisfied, and if it is determined to be invalid for this reason, the user is notified that the purchase history management ID is invalid (S211). At this time, the reason for invalidation may be transmitted together. If the purchase history management ID is valid, information on investment / supportable points (amount) and information on investment / support destination set in association with the purchase history management ID is transmitted to the user (S203). ). For investment / supportable point (amount) information and investment / support destination information, a product with an investment / support code set is virtually extracted from the purchase history information linked to the purchase history management ID. The information is extracted from the investment / support code of the product. In addition, when the point card service operator is an investment / support bearer, information on the points that can be invested / supported is stored in association with the purchase history management ID, and an investment is made based on the purchase history management ID.・ Extract information on investment / support destinations desired by supporters.

The user who has received the information of investment / supportable points (amount) and the information of investment / support destinations determines the investment / support destination from the options, and invests / support points (amount of money) for the investment / support destination ) Is input, and this information is input and transmitted to the case server 10, and the case server 10 receives investment / support point (amount) designation information and investment / support destination designation information from the user (S204). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the designation of the received investment / support point (amount) and the designation of the investment / support destination are appropriate (S205). Here, whether or not the designation is appropriate is whether the designated investment / support point (amount) exceeds the investment / supportable point (amount), whether the designated investment / support amount is not 0 yen, -It is determined whether or not it is appropriate based on predetermined conditions such as whether the designation of the support destination is not entered. If it is inappropriate, the user is notified to request correction of the specified content (S206).

If the designation of investment / support point (amount) and the designation of investment / support destination are appropriate, the investment / support point (amount) designated for the designated investment / support destination is invested. Register what to do (S207). By registering and confirming this investment / support, the designated investment / support amount will be sent from the investment / support person to the investment / support destination, or points will be sent. Specifically, remittance of total amounts or points are accumulated by accumulating designations by a plurality of users.

残 Depending on the designated investment / support points (amount), remaining points (remaining money) may occur. Therefore, by subtracting the designated investment / support point (amount) from the investment / supportable point (amount), it is determined whether or not there is a remaining point (remaining amount) after the investment / support is confirmed (S208). If there is a remaining point (remaining amount), the remaining point (remaining amount) is registered as a new investment / supportable point (amount) in association with the investment / support code (S209). If there is no remaining point (remaining amount), the exercise amount in the investment / supportable points associated with the purchase history management ID is registered as used (ie, invalidated) (S210). Thereby, the purchase history management ID becomes unusable. It should be noted that if the purchase history management ID is presented and further shopping is performed, new investment / supportable points are increased, so that it is needless to say that the points can be used again.

Next, a more specific situation of the fourth embodiment will be exemplified and described. For example, when a product is sold at a retail store such as a convenience store or a supermarket, in a service that gives points to the target product (referred to as a point program service in this example), part or all of the points are used as investment support resources. The case where it does is demonstrated.

When individual identification codes or investment / support codes are assigned to individual products, investment and support requests using investment / support codes are implemented in the same way as the case of super receipts already explained. However, if an individual identification code or investment / support code is not assigned to each product, a point program with a unique identification number owned by the purchased user or a point program application stored on a smartphone, etc. The unique ID of the user identified in step 1 is used as the purchase history management ID, and the purchase history management ID is associated with the number of purchases of the investment / support source embedded product, so that the same operation as the investment / investment support code is performed. Can do. In other words, since the point program service system that connects the points owned by the user, the card, and the points given by the purchase history has already been completed, the purchased product is registered in the investment / support management program according to the present invention and given when the product is purchased. By assigning points that can be used as investment / support resources among the allocated points, it is possible to donate the points to one or more investment / support destinations at the buyer's will. It becomes.

The total number of points corresponding to the total amount of investment / support or the total amount of investment / support resources can be set in advance by setting the upper limit within the investment / support reception period and investment support reception period. The user can set and operate in advance the total number of points to be provided as investment / support resources and the reception period.

In the following, points are awarded when purchasing products at convenience stores, and users who purchase products for which points are granted are points that are earned at stores affiliated with the point program service, mail order, Internet shopping, etc. This is an example when it can be used as cash equivalent. The point program service server, the investment / support management server, and the investment / support management program cooperate with each other through a communication means or the like, so that part or all of the points are utilized as investment / support resources.

For example, FIG. 7 shows a product sold at a convenience store implementing a point program service and points given to the product. Points can be given by a method that gives a certain percentage of the price of the product, a method that assigns specific points to each product regardless of the sales price, and when the point grant rate is changed during the campaign period, etc. is there.

In this example, some or all of the points awarded when purchasing these products are used as investment and support resources. The calculation method that uses a part of the points given when purchasing a product as investment / support resources is a method that uses a certain percentage of the points granted in advance as investment / support resources, There are methods for allocating funds for investment and support. It is also possible to use a calculation method determined in advance for the points given to the total purchase amount, or to allocate fixed points as investment / support resources.

In addition, as an exercise method for a user who purchased a product to make an investment / support request, one or more points allocated as investment / support resources were acquired as in the method of exercising the investment / support request in FIG. At this point, select one of the multiple investment / support events to exercise the investment / support request, or when the allocated points reach the value set in the investment / support management program in advance. There are ways to make it exerciseable.

In the investment / support management program of the investment / support management server 10, the above-mentioned point grant target product is registered in advance as an investment / support resource granting product. Originally, a unique investment / support code is assigned to each product, but this time, in conjunction with the point program service, points that are allocated as investment / support resources are granted among the points given at the time of individual product sales. The method (= calculation method) or the number of points itself is linked. Furthermore, by determining the investment / support exercise period and the total amount of points exercised, the number, period, and total point exercised are restricted.

Originally, an investment / support code is assigned to each product, and the user can exercise the investment / support request by accessing the investment / support management server 10 and inputting the investment / support code. Even if the investment / support code is not assigned to each product by linking with the point program service, the user who purchased the product accesses the investment / support management server 10 and the investment set for the purchased product.・ Investment / request for support will be available Even if there is no investment / support code, users and purchased products and points acquired using the purchase history management ID attached to the user's own unique card or application dedicated to the point program and the investment in them・ This is because points that can be used as support resources can be linked. When linked with the point program, a temporary number is assigned to each product, and the total number of products to be given investment / support resources is determined. This total can be increased or decreased depending on the status of the investment / support request. There is no need to notify the user of the temporarily set number or total number.

When the user purchases this product, the individual, purchase history, and earned points can be determined between the server executing the point program service and the user, and the purchase history executing the point program service. By determining the points that can be used as investment / support resources given to the investment / support source embedded product purchased by the user between the management server 60, the investment / support management server 10 and the investment / support management program, the user It displays the investment / support resources that can be exercised, the exercise support target events that can be exercised with the investment / support resources, the period during which the exercise / support request can be executed, and the restrictions, and the user can request exercise support.

Furthermore, the point program headquarters server (purchase history management server) 60 and the investment / support management server 10 cooperate with each other so that the number of products provided with investment / support resources and the number of users who purchased the product and made investment / support requests. Since the investment / support code of the product assigned with a temporary number has been used, the number of exercises and the exercise rate with respect to the total number of products with investment / support resources can be grasped and managed. Can do. If two of the same products are purchased and two points and investment / support resource allocation points within those points are requested for investment / support commission, two temporary investment / support codes are used by this exercise. To finish. A new feature of this example is that a temporary number can be assigned as an investment / support code in this way and a product can be specified later.

In the point program headquarters server 60, for each user, for each unique identification number or identification method given to the receipt, for each point card, or for each point program application incorporated in the user terminal, the user purchases a product. It manages the points granted (or earned by the user through purchases).

In the investment / support management server 10 and the investment support management program, products that are sold in accordance with the point program service and that use part or all of the points as investment / support resources are registered as investment / support-source embedded products. Also register the total number of investment / support source embedded products, provisional investment support number, investment support request acceptance period, total number of investment / support resources (total), etc. The investment / support management server 10 or the purchase history management server 60 determines a method for providing investment / support resources at points given for each product purchase.

The point program headquarter server 60 manages the granted points, notifies the purchased product information and the granted point information to the investment / support management server 10 and the investment / support management program, and on the investment / support management program side, In accordance with the rules set in advance, some or all of the granted points can be used as investment and support resources. The point program headquarters server 60 is used to link the given points and some or all of the points as investment / support resources, and the receipt number or point card number entered by the user, or an application that can uniquely identify the user It is also possible to notify the investment / support management server 10 of the purchased product information associated with the item and the points that can be used as investment / support resources given for each product or for each receipt. As a result, in the investment / support management server 10, it is only necessary to know the points assigned as investment / support resources to be given to each investment / support resource embedded product.

In this example, the case where points are given by purchasing products at a retail store is explained, but in fact when purchasing products at Internet shopping, auctions, mail order etc. other than retail stores and mileage granting services etc. If there is a system in which consideration can be paid to products and services, points can be given accordingly, and the points can be linked to individual users and managed individually, the products and services can be considered as investment / support products in advance. Even if a unique investment / support code is not issued and sold, a temporary investment / support code is set and each point management server, mileage management server, etc. is linked with the investment / support management server and the investment / support management program. By doing so, the investment and support of this example can be performed as in the case of the retail store.

Points, mileage, etc. vary depending on the point program or mileage program, whether it is convertible or not, and the scope of use and restrictions differ. Therefore, if points are used directly as investment support resources, investment / support using the point program in advance. It is necessary for the bearer to notify the user and the sponsor of the investment / support target event of the usage range and value of the points provided.

As described above, according to the investment / support management system according to the fourth embodiment, when a product related to investment / support is included in the purchase history, an investment / support code for the product is included. The investment / support code is allocated when the purchase of the product can be identified by the purchase history managed by the purchase history management ID without describing the investment / support code in the product itself. Based on the investment / support code, it is possible to manage information on companies that bear the funds for investment / support (donation), information on candidates for investment / support, information on the amount of investment / support, etc. The product buyer can decide the final investment / support destination. In other words, investment / support codes are allocated when it is determined that the target product is included in the purchase history, so it is possible to invest / support without specifying the investment / support code by printing or other methods for individual products. This makes it possible to reduce the burden on companies participating in investment and support activities. In addition, since the existing purchase history management server used for managing point cards can be used, it is possible to carry out investment and support activities in partnership with companies that use point card systems. Become.

Note that the functions of the investment / support management server 10 and the purchase history management server 60 described as the fourth embodiment are not necessarily functions that must be executed by each server. A part of the processing and functions being performed may be undertaken by the other server. Moreover, the structure which implement | achieves all the processes and functions of the investment and support management server 10 and the purchase history management server 60 by one server may be sufficient, and the structure which distributes a process to three or more servers may be sufficient. .

In the first to fourth embodiments, the investment / support bearer designates at least one investment / support destination and stores it in association with the investment / support code. It is not limited to. If there is no willingness to designate an investment / support destination as an investment / support bearer, the investment / support management service operator may designate the investment / support destination instead. A plurality of candidates may be automatically designated by the management program. As a method of automatically specifying multiple candidates in the investment / support management program, list the candidates for investment / support destinations in advance and classify the investment / support recipient candidates only to the candidates for investment / support destinations. A method is conceivable in which an investment / support management program is automatically designated by the investment / support management program.

The present invention can realize social contribution and improvement of corporate image for companies that bear investment and support resources, and users can invest and support with a sense of participation by determining the final investment and support destination. Since the side can carry out activities with investment and support funds, there are advantages to the three parties. According to the present invention, since the final decision of the investment / support destination is a user, it is also possible to set a more detailed investment / support destination than before, for example, individual units such as individual athletes, individual musicians, etc. It is useful to utilize for events such as

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Communication Network

30, 30a, 30b Terminal (User)
40, 40a, 40b Terminal (Investor / Supporter)
50, 50a-50n terminal (Investor / support target event organizer)
60 Purchase history management server 70 POS terminal

Claims

An investment / support management server for realizing a service that allows a user to determine an investment / support destination,
Information on investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, information on investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code, and information related to the investment / support code Information storage means for storing information on the investment / support bearer who bears the stored funds for investment / support, and at least one investment / support destination information stored in association with the investment / support code;
When the investment / support code is inquired from the terminal via the communication network, the information of the investment / supportable amount related to the investment / support code and the information of the investment / support destination are extracted and stored in the terminal. Means for transmitting;
When the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that has transmitted the information of the investment / supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination, the designated investment / support amount is designated.・ Means to register investment / support to support and confirm investment / support,
An investment / support management server comprising: a used registration means for registering that the investment / support code for which the full amount of investment / support has been completed is used.
An investment / support management server for realizing a service that allows a user to determine an investment / support destination,
Information on investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, information on investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code, and information related to the investment / support code Information of the investment / support bearer who bears the stored funds for investment / support and information of at least one investment / support destination determined by the investment / support bearer stored in association with the investment / support code Information storage means for storing
When the investment / support code is inquired from the terminal via the communication network, the information of the investment / supportable amount related to the investment / support code and the information of the investment / support destination are extracted and stored in the terminal. Means for transmitting;
When the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that has transmitted the information of the investment / supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination, the designated investment / support amount is designated.・ Means to register investment / support to support and confirm investment / support,
An investment / support management server comprising: a used registration means for registering that the investment / support code for which the full amount of investment / support has been completed is used.
When investment / support is finalized, a new investment / support is calculated by subtracting the determined investment / support amount from the information on the most recent investment / support amount in the database associated with the investment / support code. The investment / support management server according to claim 1, further comprising: a balance registration unit that is stored by the information storage unit in association with information of the investment / support code as a possible amount.
The information storage means also stores information on investment / support end conditions in association with the investment / support code information,
The investment / support according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an unusable registration unit for registering that the investment / support code satisfying the termination condition is unusable. Management server.
In the information storage means, an investment / support code can be allocated and stored even for an individual group including at least one individual to which the investment / support code is allocated, and the investment / support code of the individual group is included in this The investment / support management server according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the investment / support code of each individual is stored in association with each other.
If there are multiple investment / support management servers, and the information associated with the investment / support code is changed on any server, the same information change is registered for all other servers. The investment / support management server according to claim 1, further comprising information sharing means.
An investment and support management program for realizing a service that allows a user to determine an investment and support destination,
Information on investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, information on investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code, and information related to the investment / support code Information storage means for storing information on a person who bears the investment / support fund stored and information on at least one investment / support destination stored in association with the investment / support code. Server
When the investment / support code is inquired from the terminal via the communication network, the information of the investment / supportable amount related to the investment / support code and the information of the investment / support destination are extracted and stored in the terminal. The ability to send,
When the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that has transmitted the information of the investment / supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination, the designated investment / support amount is designated. -A function to confirm investment / support by registering to invest / support with the support destination,
An investment / support management program for realizing a used registration function for registering that an investment / support code for which the investment / support of the full amount of investment / support is completed has been used.
An investment and support management program for realizing a service that allows a user to determine an investment and support destination,
Information on investment / support code, which is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, information on investment / supportable amount stored in association with the investment / support code, and information related to the investment / support code Information of the investment / support bearer who bears the stored funds for investment / support and information of at least one investment / support destination determined by the investment / support bearer stored in association with the investment / support code In a server equipped with information storage means for storing
When the investment / support code is inquired from the terminal via the communication network, the information of the investment / supportable amount related to the investment / support code and the information of the investment / support destination are extracted and stored in the terminal. The ability to send,
When the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that has transmitted the information of the investment / supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination, the designated investment / support amount is designated. -A function to confirm investment / support by registering to invest / support with the support destination,
An investment / support management program for realizing a used registration function for registering that an investment / support code for which the investment / support of the full amount of investment / support is completed has been used.
When investment / support is finalized, a new investment / support is calculated by subtracting the determined investment / support amount from the information on the most recent investment / support amount in the database associated with the investment / support code. 9. The investment / support management program according to claim 7 or 8, for realizing a balance registration function stored in the information storage means in association with information of the investment / support code as a possible amount.
The information storage means also stores information on investment / support end conditions in association with the investment / support code information,
The investment / support management program according to any one of claims 7 to 9, which realizes an unusable registration function for registering that the investment / support code that satisfies the termination condition is unusable.
An investment / support management system for realizing a service that allows a user to determine an investment / support destination,
Purchase history storage means for storing a purchase history for each purchase history management ID;
The purchase history management ID and the purchased product information transmitted from the terminal that performs the product checkout process in the state where the purchase history management ID is presented are received, and the purchase history is transferred to the purchase history storage means. A purchase history management server comprising terminal information receiving means;
This is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, and is allocated to the product when the purchase history stored in association with the purchase history management ID contains a product related to investment / support Investment / support code information, investment / supportable amount information stored in association with the investment / support code, and investment that bears investment / support resources stored in association with the investment / support code Information storage means for storing information on a support burden person and at least one investment / support destination information stored in association with the investment / support code;
Purchase history acquisition means for acquiring purchase history information associated with the purchase history management ID from the purchase history management server when the purchase history management ID is inquired from a terminal via a communication network;
An investment / support code allocating means for allocating an investment / support code to the product when the acquired purchase history includes products related to investment / support;
Means for extracting the information of the investment / supportable amount associated with the investment / support code and the information of the investment / support destination and transmitting it to the terminal;
When the investment / support amount and the investment / support destination are specified from the terminal that has transmitted the information of the investment / supportable amount and the information of the investment / support destination, the designated investment / support amount is designated.・ Means to register investment / support to support and confirm investment / support,
An investment / support management system comprising an investment / support management server provided with a used registration means for registering that the investment / support code for which the full amount of investment / support has been completed has been used. .
An investment / support management system for realizing a service that allows a user to determine an investment / support destination,
Purchase history storage means for storing a purchase history for each purchase history management ID;
Point storage means for storing, for each purchase history management ID, points granted based on a preset grant method for each purchased product;
The purchase history storage means receives the purchase history management ID information, the purchased product information, and the point number information transmitted from the terminal that performs the product checkout process in the state where the purchase history management ID is presented. A purchase history management server comprising: terminal information receiving means for delivering a purchase history to the point storage means and delivering the number of granted points to the point storage means;
This is a unique identification code assigned to each product or other individual, and is allocated to the product when the purchase history stored in association with the purchase history management ID contains a product related to investment / support Investment / support code information for investment, investment / supportable point information stored in association with the investment / support code, and investment for supporting investment / support resources stored in association with the investment / support code Information storage means for storing information on a support burden person and at least one investment / support destination information stored in association with the investment / support code;
Purchase history acquisition means for acquiring purchase history information associated with the purchase history management ID from the purchase history management server when the purchase history management ID is inquired from a terminal via a communication network;
An investment / support code allocating means for allocating an investment / support code to the product when the acquired purchase history includes products related to investment / support;
Means for extracting information on investment / supportable points associated with the investment / support code and information on investment / support destinations and transmitting the information to the terminal;
An investment in which the designated investment / support point is designated when the investment / support point and the investment / support destination are designated from the terminal that has transmitted the information of the investment / supportable point and the information of the investment / support destination.・ Means to register investment / support to support and confirm investment / support,
An investment / support management system comprising: an investment / support management server provided with a used registration means for registering that an investment / support code for which points have been invested / supported has been used. .
When investment / support is confirmed, the amount obtained by subtracting the determined investment / support amount (points) from the information on the most recent investment / support amount (points) in the database associated with the investment / support code ( The investment / support management server includes a remaining amount registration means for storing the points) as new investment / supportable amounts (points) in association with the information of the investment / support code by the information storage means. The investment / support management system according to claim 11 or 12.
The information storage means also stores information on investment / support end conditions in association with the investment / support code information,
The investment / support management server includes an unusable registration unit that registers that the investment / support code that satisfies the termination condition is unusable. 14. The investment / support management system described.
15. The investment / support management system according to claim 11, wherein the purchase history management server and the investment / support management server are realized by the same server.
If there are multiple investment / support management servers, and the information associated with the investment / support code is changed on any server, the same information change is registered for all other servers. The investment / support management system according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein the investment / support management server includes information sharing means.